Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa

Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Andrew

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Good concepts, poor execution. We sat at the bar for dinner and overall it was not a great experience besides the stunning sunset view (which you can watch from many other restaurants). Obviously, prices are high because you’re in a resort at the beach so that’s expected. I would also expect the quality of the dishes to match and 3 of the 4 fell short. The components of the dishes were great but the balance of them was way off. I left feeling gross. As far as service, the bartenders just appeared unhappy to be there. Dishes came out quickly and the food runners were delightful. They were doing a photoshoot of their food and beverages in the bar area while we were there which was super distracting. Who decides to do that during the peak of Friday night service? Maybe that’s why the bartenders didn’t look thrilled. Overall, I would return for a sunset cocktail but I would leave it at that.
   

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   Jeff VIP

   Los Angeles31 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Love the atmosphere, people are nice except the hostess, not nice at all. Hello restaurant management! The first person your guest sees is the unfriendly hostess. Server was great, food was average. Biggest issue is price, it’s not aligned with the quality and overall experience. I don’t mind spending $200/person if the food quality is outstanding, and it’s not. Bar is cool, unique fish tank bar, again drinks were average and way over priced.
   

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   moreen VIP

   San Joaquin4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a great experience this was. Amazing views and sunset. The food did not disappoint
   

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   Jen VIP

   Orange County69 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We were excited to try this for dinner but it’s so over priced for what you receive unfortunately. We should have done Nobu for a second night. Also it’s on the other side of the luau so we heard that music and the competing music in the restaurant. We had the ube brioche, daily catch which was just good. Desserts were probably the best thing we ate. Hula pie (smaller than normal hula pies) and banana pudding was tasty.
   

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   Liz

   Atlantic City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   All the soups and curries were hand poured at the table. Phenomenal catch of the day. Lobster bisque was 5 star. Best iceberg wedge ever, big enough to share for two. New aquarium in bar makes for a romantic early meetup. Bravo!
   

   HumuhumunukunukuāpuaʻaResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Liz, It is an honor to receive your outstanding review. We are pleased that our dramatic new glass aquarium created a striking ambiance. It's also wonderful that you enjoyed our fresh, exciting culinary offerings. Many thanks for your warm compliments, and we hope you'll dine with us again.
   

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   Eileen VIP

   Hawaii10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a delightful space. Great food service and ambiance.
   

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   Joeby VIP

   Houston8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely evening at Humumu. The baby wedge salad, Brussel sprouts, and pacific snapper were delicious! The seabass was a little fishy tasting for me, but my husband liked it. Great experience always at Humumu.
   

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   HumuhumunukunukuāpuaʻaResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Joeby, Thank you for joining us at Humuhumunukunukuapua'a Restaurant. It was a pleasure to serve you and your husband, and we're grateful for your feedback. Rest assured, our chef will consider your thoughts and continue to work diligently to create fresh and flavorful culinary offerings. We would be honored to welcome you back to Grand Wailea for another memorable experience.
   

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   Joshua

   Las Vegas1 review

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was good, but not amazing and overall felt very overpriced for the return. Service was slow, especially given that the ratio of staff seemed to at least equal the customers on a Saturday night. The staff was very nice, but the speed of service was difficult to palette as we watched a number of neighboring tables leave mid-dinner. Our experience was maybe attributable to an off night but left a very mediocre taste.
   

   HumuhumunukunukuāpuaʻaResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Joshua, We are grateful you joined us for dinner. However, it is disappointing to learn your meal fell short of your expectations. We take pride in serving perfectly prepared culinary offerings, and rest assured, our chef will remain committed to this going forward. Please consider giving us another opportunity to deliver a memorable experience as we fine-tune our menu.
   

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   ErikaV VIP

   New York City13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful restaurant, the food was so good, especially the fish dishes. Server was very nice. I recommend this place.
   

   HumuhumunukunukuāpuaʻaResponded 7 days ago

   Dear Erika, Thank you for your lovely review of Humuhumunukunukuapua'a Restaurant. We sincerely appreciate you highlighting our service and culinary offerings. It was a pleasure to have you join us, and we hope you'll return soon for another memorable dining experience.
   

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    Lauren

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    Limited vegetarian options. No “traditional” options for kids. If your kid likes kid food, no real options.
    

    HumuhumunukunukuāpuaʻaResponded 6 days ago

    Dear Lauren, We appreciate you sharing your experience. While we've worked hard to curate our fresh, flavorful menu, we certainly welcome your feedback and will let our chef know. It would be an honor to have you join us again in the future!
    

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